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Halal Information

The Muslim consumer mAustralian Lamb Halalarket is very important to the Australian meat industry. Australia has a Government Supervised Muslim Slaughter System (AGSMS) which ensures high quality product that is strictly Halal ("lawful" in Arabic). Australia is recognized as a world leader in Halal meat production. For its success, the AGSMS relies heavily upon the involvement and expertise of various Islamic organizations. These organizations are licensed to supervise, inspect and certify all Halal meat and meat products by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS).

Halal meat must have a program which complies 100 percent with AGSMS guidelines. All Halal meat processing facilities must submit to regular AGSMS inspections:

  • Processors may only employ registered Muslim slaughtermen
  • Haram ("unlawful") meat may not be processed in the same area as Halal product
  • Halal and non-Halal product must be adequately separated and identified at all times
  • Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and washed if non Halal meat has been in contact
  • Only genuine Halal products may be issued a Halal certificate and only by recognized Islamic organizations

For more information, download the Australian Halal Meat Products Guide.

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